- Position Title
- Head Offset Pressperson in Charge (SPF)
- Agency
- Government Publishing Office
- Announcement Number
- 25-12715290-IMP-GB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 21, 2025 to Friday, April 4, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current GPO employee on a Career or Career Conditional Appointment?
2.
You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50 (block 24 must be a "1" or "2"AND block 34 must be a "1"), Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your current position title, pay plan, series, grade, tenure and position occupied for a competitive service appointment AND you must submit your current Fiscal Year Performance Appraisal (FY2024) showing you have performed at an acceptable level.
If you are unable to submit your current Fiscal Year (FY2024) Performance Appraisal you must submit a written explanation as to why it was not obtainable. In this explanation you should include your final rating. Failure to submit your current Fiscal Year (FY2024) Performance Appraisal or a written statement explaining why it was not obtainable will disqualify you from further consideration
Preferences
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
1.
Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?
2.
- If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
- If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
3.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
4.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
6.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
7.
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Are you willing to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment; and, conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
8.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
9.
This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment?
10.
This position requires selectee to FIRST, take and pass a Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The (PFT) test is given in Washington, DC only. The U.S. Government Publishing Office will not pay for any costs associated with travel and/or lodging.
Do you agree to this condition?
Do you agree to this condition?
Assessment 1
Thank you or applying to the Head Offset Pressperson in Charge, KM-4417-00 position located in the Government Secure and Intelligent Documents Division at GPO. You will be evaluated on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Then we will compare your responses against your resume and supporting documentation. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Please Note: The documentation in your application package MUST clearly identify the dates that support this experience (month/year) as well as the number of hours per week.
1.
This position is open only to internal GPO Career or Career Conditional employees. Are you a current GPO Career or Career Conditional employee?
2.
Applicants must meet SCREEN OUT/JOB ELEMENT: #1 - Ability to do the work of a Head Offset Pressperson in Charge without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) to be considered eligible for the position. Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of this position.
These duties require:
- Knowledge of techniques used to set-up, operate, adjust, and maintain all sheet-fed and envelope/specialty two-color, four color, six color and eight color presses in the Offset Press Section.
- Receiving assignments from the Group Chief and take for action;
- Reading press statement and job jacket to determine status and specifications jobs to be printed;
- Assist or Inspect press to ensure it is oiled, in working order, and that all safety guards are in place ensuring all safety procedures are followed;
- Assisting and directing Printing Plant Workers (PPW's) and Helpers ensuring proper job completion; and
From the description below, select ONE response that best demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of a Head Offset Pressperson based on your current level of experience.
These duties require:
- Knowledge of techniques used to set-up, operate, adjust, and maintain all sheet-fed and envelope/specialty two-color, four color, six color and eight color presses in the Offset Press Section.
- Receiving assignments from the Group Chief and take for action;
- Reading press statement and job jacket to determine status and specifications jobs to be printed;
- Assist or Inspect press to ensure it is oiled, in working order, and that all safety guards are in place ensuring all safety procedures are followed;
- Assisting and directing Printing Plant Workers (PPW's) and Helpers ensuring proper job completion; and
From the description below, select ONE response that best demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of a Head Offset Pressperson based on your current level of experience.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list that best describes your experience and/or training related to the Head Deskperson in Charge position. Select only one response for each item. NOTE: You resume must demonstrate the selections made.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Examine plates for obvious defects, (e.g. scratches, dents, etc.).
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Inspect, adjust, replace, install plates, blanket and set on press rollers.
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Make constant inspections of work and press throughout the press run.
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Maintain color, density, and registration during press run.
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Set-up feeding and delivery units on press and perforators as necessary.
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Receive assignments from a Press Supervisor.
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Inspect work throughout the press runs and makes any necessary adjustments in order to maintain color and density.
10.
Direct and assist press crew in the cleaning and securing of the press.
11.
Examine plates for obvious defects (e.g, scratches, dents, missing images).
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Operate a PC and PC based programs to retrieve and generate production data. Measures and marks plates.
13.
Read press statement and job jacket to determine status and specifications of the job to be printed.
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Inspect press to assure it is oiled and all safety guards are in place.
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Send copy of work to reviser, quality control, or creative services as required.
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Inspect press to ensure it is oiled and ensures all safety devices are engaged and safety procedures are followed.
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Send a copy of work to a Reviser, Quality Control team, or Creative Services, as required.
18.
Operate silk screen presses; as directed, using security inks- which include, but are not limited to OVI and Topan.